Regional Economic Development Planning Initiatives

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1 Regional Economic Development Planning Initiatives presented to Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Strategic Plan Regional Stakeholder Forum presented by Shannon Brett Program Manager Central Florida Regional Planning Council

2 Regional Initiatives Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Heartland 2060 Sustainable Communities Grant Building Blocks for the Heartland 2

3 Florida s 11 Regional Planning Councils 3

4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS Florida s 11 Regional Planning Councils Designated by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) as Economic Development Districts. Charged by EDA to develop and adopt a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) through a CEDS Committee. 4

5 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy = CEDS PLAN Analyzes regional economy, guides regional goals & objectives, identifies investment priorities and funding sources. Creates a road map to economic diversity through private sector investment and job creation. Serves as vehicle to justify and draw down federal funds to support economic development. 5

6 CEDS Committee Composition Business Leaders (Majority) Public Officials Workforce Development Boards Institutions of Higher Education Minority and Labor Groups Private Individuals 6

7 Role of Regional Planning Councils in Economic Development Regional Planning Councils Complement and Support Local Economic Development Efforts Through: Developing and Implementing the CEDS. Providing Grant Writing and Technical Assistance to Local Governments. Providing Economic Analyses Using Regional Economic Modeling, Inc. (REMI) Software. 7

8 Statewide Alignment and Standardization Coordination among District Strategies Common Language and Template for all 11 Economic Development Regions Uniform Framework Six Pillars of Florida s Future Economy Common Data Sets and Measures Alignment with DEO s Statewide Five-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan 8

9 Central Florida Economic Development District Priority Projects in CEDS South Central RACEC Catalyst Project Sebring Airport Runway Extension Alternative Fuels Incubator Projects Green Buildings/Products Polk Corporate College Florida Institute for Neurological Rehabilitation 9

10 Heartland 2060 presented to Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Strategic Plan Regional Stakeholder Forum presented by Pat Steed Executive Director Central Florida Regional Planning Council

11 Creating a Long Term Vision for the No Coast!

12 Polk 602, Population Heartland 2060 Region 855,494 Source: US Census Bureau Hardee 27,731 DeSoto 34,862 Highlands 98,786 Glades 12,884 Okeechobee 39,996 Atlantic Ocean Gulf of Mexico Hendry 39,140

13 Heartland 2060 Population Change County/Area % Change % Change DeSoto 23,865 32, % 34, % Hardee 19,499 26, % 27, % Highlands 68,432 87, % 98, % Okeechobee 29,627 35, % 39, % Polk 405, , % 602, % Five County Region 546, , % 803, % Glades 7,591 10, % 12, % Hendry 25,773 36, % 39, % Seven County Region 580, , % 855, % Florida 12,938,071 15,982, % 18,801, % Nation 248,718, ,424, % 308,745, % Sources: 2009 BEBR and the 2010 Census Release at US Census Bureau

14 Florida s Heartland: 2005 Developed Land Conservation Lands Permanently Protected

15 Florida s Heartland: 2060 Trend Developed Land Conservation Lands Permanently Protected

16 Regional Governance & Planning Institutions The Heartland region s boundaries are defined for purposes of this visioning effort based on several factors: Economic Current-Historic- Future Political Share elected officials Environmental Key resources Social Cultural heritage Many different jurisdictional boundaries, but common shared and self-identified regional identity

17 Organization Structure Leadership Team (2008: Formation) Approximately 60 government, business, and community members who have participated in the Heartland 2060 initiative since its inception and will continue to participate in the process throughout its duration

18 Core Values 1. Stewardship of Natural Resources 2. Our Water Resources 3. Respect for Agriculture 4. Our Communities 5. Future for Our Children 6. Sustainable Growth

19 4 Task Forces Issue Task Forces Environment and Natural Resources Education, Workforce, and Economic Development Transportation and Land Use Community Resources

20 Education, Workforce, and Economic Development: Key Issues: Environment and Natural Resources Economic Diversification Education, Workforce, and Economic Development Transportation and Land Use Infrastructure to Support a Diversified Economy Community Resources Early Learning, K-16 and Lifelong Education

21 Education, Workforce, and Economic Development: Economic Diversification Key Issues: Business retention and attraction Opportunities for youth Meeting future industry skills needs Mix of employment opportunities

22 Education, Workforce and Economic Development Infrastructure to Support a Diversified Economy Key Issues: Utilities (Including Broadband) Transportation Energy Infrastructure Business Climate

23 Education, Workforce and Economic Development Early Learning, K-16 and Lifelong Education Key Issues: Opportunities for Children of the Heartland to Learn and Work Locally Improve Low Graduation and Achievement Rates Expand Access to Adult Education, Alternative Learning, and Lifelong Improvement Creating a 2060 Workforce

24 Transportation and Land Use: Key Issues Transportation and Land Use to Support Economic Development Integrating Transportation and Land Use with Natural Resources Planning Ensuring Multi-Modal Connectivity Enhancing and Creating Sustainable Communities Education, Workforce, and Economic Developmen t Environment and Natural Resources Community Resources Transportatio n and Land Use

25 Transportation, Land Use and Natural Resources : Regional Systems Planning Efforts Existing Land Uses 14.9% 0.8% 4.6% 5.6% 0.4% 0.9% 0.6% 5.2% 67.0% Single Family Multi-Family Commercial Industrial Institutional Agriculture Conservation Mixed-Use Mining

26 Ensuring Multi-Modal Connectivity: Future connections, future choices n o Æ ò Heartland Intermodal Connections Amtrak Stations Airports Intermodal Facilities Public Transit Routes Railway System Urban Areas

27 Environment and Natural Resources: Water Key Issues Sustainable & Viable Natural Systems Education, Workforce, and Economic Developmen t Environment and Natural Resources Community Resources Transportatio n and Land Use Agriculture Energy & Climate Change

28 Agriculture: Remains Strong The Heartland contains over 3,600 farms totaling 463,043 acres 51 percent of the state s total agricultural land Significant land area remains in active agricultural use Change Number of Farms % Land in Farms 3,290,699 2,771,389-16% Average Size of Farm 4,990 4,172-16% Source: USDA, Survey of Agriculture, 2008

29 Community Resources: Key Issues Healthcare Creating a Healthy Community Education, Workforce, and Economic Developmen t Environment and Natural Resources Community Resources Transportatio n and Land Use Cultural Resources Sharing with Future Generations

30 Community Resources: Enhancing character, expanding opportunities, ensuring livelihoods Community Cultural Heritage Recreation Livelihood

31 Consortium Partners Counties of: DeSoto Glades Hardee Hendry Highlands Okeechobee Partner Agencies: Heartland Workforce FHREDI Sebring Airport Archbold Biological Station University of Florida CFRPC 31

32 HUD Regional Sustainable Communities Grant HUD/EPA/FDOT consortium

33 Regional Plan for Sustainable Development Heartland 2060 Scenario Modeling o Multi-Modal Transportation, Land Use, Water, Natural Resources, Energy, Air Quality Rural Housing Initiatives o o GIS Inventory of Available Affordable Housing Lots Methodology for Siting Affordable Housing in Rural Areas consortium

34 Regional Plan for Sustainable Development Energy o Baseline Inventory o Modeling with Land Use & Transportation o Economic Strategic Plan for Alternative Fuels Public Engagement Complete 2060 Vision for the Heartland Development 5 Year Strategic Action Plan consortium

35 Energy Conservation + Alternative Fuels = Future Economic Opportunities DeSoto County Solar Farm Alternative Energy Alternative Fuel Crops

36 A Year Of Economic Engagement consortium

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